Análisis de productos didácticos que favorecen al aprendizaje de niños en edad preescolar con TEA

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to analyze the didactic products that favor the learning of preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), taking as a case study infants enrolled in the Ambato Specialized Education Unit, belonging to the province of Tungurahua in Ecuador. Each child presents specific personalized educational needs, due to their differences in their sensory profile, information processing, communication and social interaction. Therefore, three specific objectives were established as: to identify the educational needs of children with ASD, to evaluate the educational materials available in the school and to develop a guide for the design of inclusive products. Through the application of a qualitative approach and data collection techniques such as observation sheets and interviews with specialized professionals of the educational institution. The results show that the most effective didactic materials are those that integrate visual, tactile and organized elements such as: sensory board and pictograms. Based on this, a guide was designed for the development of the design of educational resources that can be used as a support tool in the classroom; this proposal seeks to contribute to the strengthening of an inclusive and equitable education, adapted to the special needs of this child population.